Frequently Asked Questions about Pag-IBIG Affordable Housing Program

Pag-IBIG continues to be of assistance to Filipinos who aspire to have their own homes. What are the requirements to avail of a home loan? What are the interest rates? How can I apply for the loan? These are just some of the most frequent questions about the Affordable Housing Program of Pag-IBIG. According to Pag-IBIG, here are some of the most asked questions.

What are the loan purposes?

The Pag-IBIG housing loan may be used to finance any one of the following:

• Purchase of a fully developed residential lot or adjoining lots not exceeding 1,000 square meters;
• Purchase of a residential house and lot, townhouse, or condominium unit;
• Construction or completion of a residential unit on a lot owned by the member.

Who are eligible to apply for Affordable Housing Program?

The program may be availed of by members who satisfy the following requirements:

• Must have remitted 24 monthly contributions under Pag-IBIG I Membership Program. New members may pay the 24 monthly membership contributions in lump sum, corresponding to the loan amount applied for;
• Has a gross monthly income not exceeding ?17,500.00 for those working in the NCR and ?14,000.00 for workers in other regions;
• Not more than 65 years old;
• Has no outstanding Pag-IBIG housing loan;
• Has no outstanding multi-purpose loan in arrears;
• Had no Pag-IBIG housing loan that was foreclosed, cancelled, bought back due to default or subjected to Dacion en Pago.

How much can a member borrow?

• A qualified Pag-IBIG member may borrow up to a maximum amount of ?750,000.00, depending on the member’s actual need, his loan entitlement based on gross monthly income, his loan entitlement based on capacity to pay, and the loan-to-appraisal value ratio, whichever is the lowest.
• A maximum of three (3) qualified Pag-IBIG members may be tacked into a single loan provided they are related within the second civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.

What is the loan to appraisal value ratio?

The loan to appraisal value ratio is:

Loan Amount and Loan-to-Appraisal Value Ratio

Up to ?450,000 – 100%

Over ?450,000 to ?750,000 – 90%

What are the interest rates?

For the first ten years of the loan, interest rate for loans of up to ?450,000 is 4.5% provided the gross monthly income is ?15,000 for those working in the NCR and ?12,000 for workers in other regions. For loans of up to ?750,000, the interest rate is 6.5%, provided the gross monthly income for those working in the NCR is not more than ?17,500, and not more than ?14,000 for workers in other regions.

At the end of the ten-year period, the interest rate shall be re-priced based on the prevailing interest rate in the Fund’s pricing framework or it shall be increased by 2%, whichever is lower. Said interest rates shall be re-priced periodically depending on the chosen fixed pricing period of the borrower. The base rate for succeeding re-pricing shall be the interest rate for the immediately preceding re-pricing period.

How long is the repayment term?

The maximum repayment period for the loan is thirty (30) years.

Are there any charges collected?

The borrower shall pay a processing fee of ?3,000: ?1,000 is paid upon filing of the loan application and the remaining ?2,000 will be paid upon loan takeout.

Where to file Housing Loan Application?

• Housing loan application may be filed online on the Pag-IBIG website.
• Housing Loan applicants may also go to the Pag-IBIG NCR/Regional Branch that has territorial jurisdiction over the property subject of the loan.

What is the Processing Time?

The regular processing time for a housing loan application is fifteen (15) working days, provided the borrower has submitted all the necessary requirements.

For further inquiries, contact us or visit the official Pag-IBIG website.

Source: pagibigfund.gov.ph